Permanent

Powder Coating Factory Operative

Candidate Source Ltd

Chatham, Medway, ME4 4RJ

£27000 per annum

Posted: 05 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Closing date: 05 October 2026

Ref: 0409LC1110

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About the Role

Candidate Source Ltd seeks a permanent Powder Coating Factory Operative in Chatham, offering £27,000 per annum. This role suits someone seeking a lasting career with a growing manufacturer of metal finishing solutions serving the South East and international clients. Duties include preparing products for coating, assisting the sprayer, hand blasting, checking finished items for quality, and packing parts for dispatch. You will work near curing ovens in warm conditions year-round. Prior experience isn't essential, though a willingness to learn and develop alongside the business is key. Full training supports your progress. This position involves a standard factory working pattern, with opportunities to build expertise in specialist finishing processes.

A growing manufacturer specialising in high-quality powder coating and metal finishing solutions based in Chatham, Kent are seeking a Powder Coating Factory Operative to join their team. They offer a quality service to customers throughout the South East as well as global trade and have recently benefited from significant investment for an exciting period of growth.
We want people who are looking for a long-term career and who are prepared to grow with the business as we continue to develop.
As the Powder Coating Factory Operative you will:
- Prepare products ready for coating.
- Assist the sprayer.
- Be hand blasting.
- Quality check finished items.
- Pack coated parts for transport.
- Work around curing ovens and warm conditions throughout the year.
We are looking for a Powder Coating Factory Operative with:
- Experience in manufacturing, production, warehousing or similar environment would be advantageous.
- Ability to read internal paperwork.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Ability to work in a physically active manufacturing environment.
- Record of stability and commitment in previous employment.
You will be joining a company who are investing significant time and effort into training new starters. They are particularly interested in candidates with a history of commitment and longevity in previous roles. This is not the easiest job in manufacturing , it can be warm, demanding and fast paced. However, for the right individual they are offering stability, security and development opportunities to join a growing business with ambitious plans for the future.
In return you will receive a salary of £27,000 plus Pension, Regular overtime, 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and development opportunities.
If this sounds like the Powder Coating Factory Operative role for you, click apply now.
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